Great Outdoor Summer Events

The 2015 Programme is here!

Explore the regional parks and forests on your doorstep with Greater Wellington's Great Outdoors Summer Events programme. We offer more than 50 events, set in some of the region's most spectacular landscapes.

Nearly all events are within one hour's drive of Wellington city and hosted by local experts.

What to bringWeather conditions can change quickly. Always take a backpack with a waterproof jacket, warm clothes, tramping boots or strong lace-up shoes, water and a picnic lunch and/or snacks. On trips longer than two hours take thermal leggings, a long-sleeved top, warm hat and gloves. Always take a sun hat and sunscreen. The parks contain fresh air - please be smokefree.

Adventure SmartVisit the Adventuresmart website to get tips, advice and links to help keep you safe in the great outdoors.

CancellationsCancellations are posted on the Breeze(94.1FM) . Cancellation messages on the day will be left on the bookings officer's phone after 7:30am. No refunds will be givem for non-attendance. An administraion fee will apply to all refunds, other than events that are cancelled.

Public Transport

Plan your trip by visiting Metlink at metlink.org.nz and using the online journey planner or call 0800 801 700. Look for the PT symbol for events that are accessible by public transport.

Sponsor

Where you see this symbols, spot prizes will be provided by Dwight Outdoors. Visit their website to check out their great range of outdoor equipment and clothing.

Sunday 25 JanuaryWhitireia Wander – leaping lizardsWhitireia Park, Thornley St entrance, 1.30pm-4pmJoin a guided walk with the Park Ranger and the Whitireia Park Restoration Group to find out why Whitireia park is home to so many lizards.

Thursday 29 January Kev the Kiwi does camp gamesKaitoke Regional Park, 10.30am-12noonTake your buggy to Rivendell before looping back along the Pakuratahi River walk. Join Kev for some old school camp games.

Saturday 7 March Rivendell Archway revivalKaitoke Regional Park, 10am -11.30amJoin GWRC and Ted from Adventure Safari as a new Rivendell archway replica from the Lord of the Rings trilogy is officially opened in the park.